hammered

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McIlroy, with the adrenaline pumping, hammered his tee shot on the 170-yard par three 16th beyond the pin and off the back of the green.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Heavy rain hammered the region Saturday, and wind gusts were expected to reach up to 28 mph.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Equity markets, which have been hammered since the war broke out on February 28, extended the week's gains.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

At the same time, live events seem to have stayed steady despite a prolonged period of reduced consumer sentiment, during which media companies typically get hammered as customers seek to rein in spending.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

The cell was bitter cold, wind hammered against the wall.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom